Leuven, Belgium
'De Koeieschieter' ('Cow Shooter')
A small statue commemorates a centuries-old event that still hangs over the people of Leuven.
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Leuven, Belgium
A small statue commemorates a centuries-old event that still hangs over the people of Leuven.
Leuven, Belgium
This whimsical statue dumps water on its head to symbolize knowledge flowing into his brain. Or maybe booze.
Las Vegas, Nevada
This arid landscape was once a lush wetland. Today, it's a paleontological site filled with fossilized mammoths, sabertooth cats, and more.
Las Vegas, Nevada
A spring and an enigmatic cabin lie in a ponderosa pine forest in the heart of the Desert National Wildlife Refuge.
Silver City, New Mexico
This small canyon park was once the main street of Silver City—until a flood washed it away.
Maysville, Colorado
This distinctive snowfield on the slopes of a Colorado fourteener has several legendary origin stories.
Grace, Idaho
A lava tube cooled to form this long tunnel that stays chilly even at the height of summer.
London, England
Several colorful mosaic panels depict the life and creative genius of the Master of Suspense.
Belle Fourche, South Dakota
Despite monuments in other locations, this spot in a South Dakota field is recognized by the U.S. National Geodetic Survey as the center of the 50 states.
Madrid, Spain
This piece of early engineering is rather unknown despite its location in the heart of Madrid.
San Diego, California
Admire a Lilliputian replica of the fast food outlet.
Bath, England
The accidental discovery of this gilt bronze head led archaeologists to find the Roman Baths in the city of Bath
Lumberton, North Carolina
Saunter along the banks of one of North Carolina’s wildest rivers
Vigo, Spain
Dedicated to one of the author's most iconic works.
London, England
Look up from the busy streets to discover how time is kept!
Glasgow, Scotland
Twenty carved heads in Glasgow take a comical, modern twist to the medieval apotropaic, avenger of evil.
Southampton, England
Dedicated to the five postal workers who died aboard the doomed ocean liner, this plaque was made from a spare propeller from the Titanic.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Experience life in one of America’s smallest neighborhoods.
London, England
A mysterious suspended hand greets unsuspecting visitors at the Tower of London.
Denver, Colorado
A mural and a few historical markers commemorate Denver's once-thriving Chinatown, which was obliterated in a racist riot.
Leuven, Belgium
Above the door of a house, a plaque claims to commemorate the future living place of the inventor of time travel.
Evanston, Wyoming
Evanston's historic railroad complex saved this rail town from reaching the "end of the line."
St Neot, England
A haunted slate mine turned concert hall and a hidden fairy garden.
Frederick, Maryland
This three-story Victorian mansion is now home to the National Park Service’s Historic Preservation Training Center headquarters.